After Lawyer Li left the Chen Family's mansion …
Chen Jiamei curled up on the sofa and lit a lady's cigarette. She took a few deep puffs and buried herself behind the smoke.
For some reason, Yun Jingting's smile suddenly appeared in her mind.
Although she was born in an orphanage, she was adopted by the Chen Family when she was three years old. Chen Yaozhong transferred his love for his biological daughter to her, so he treated her well and tried to give her the best in life.
With this kind of family background, Chen Jiamei looked like Mi Xaing 'er, so she was naturally good-looking. To be honest, there were many people who pursued her since she was young. There were foreigners and Chinese, but she was arrogant and did not like most people.
However …
Ever since she went to the mainland, especially after the car accident in the alley, she wanted to pounce on Yun Jingting, but he quickly dodged and ignored her.
At that moment …
Yun Laohu's deeply furrowed brows, cold and arrogant expression, handsome features, and strong dominance immediately took root in her heart. She could not get rid of it no matter what.
Later …
She saw the scene of Yun Laohu arrogantly "protecting his wife" in the Medical University's cafeteria … The man's confident smile and doting actions gently tugged at her heartstrings. She could not help but yearn for that kind of love. She yearned for the kind of man who was cold to other women but gentle to her.
Unknowingly …
She became greedy.
Some people were born to be cheap.
The more they could not get something, the more they would find it interesting and the more they would desperately pursue it. They always felt that once they got it … they would feel a greater sense of accomplishment.
Although Chen Jiamei did not say it out loud, she vaguely felt that if one day she could replace Mi Xaing 'er and lie in Yun Laohu's arms, acting coquettishly and experiencing his strong "love", it would probably be very good, right?
At this thought …
She could not help but become a little dazed.
Her body was a little weak, and her cheeks were a little flushed. She couldn't sit still anymore. She clamped her legs together and twisted around on the sofa … She was being cheap!
It was only when the cigarette burned her hand that she seemed to wake up. She fiercely crushed the cigarette in the ashtray before standing up. After a moment of hesitation, she grabbed her car keys and drove straight to Hua Fu Private Hospital.
As soon as he entered the hospital, he bumped into Chen Jiaxuan in the corridor. Chen Jiamei immediately opened her arms and stopped her brother. She purposely spoke in a gentle voice, "Brother, where have you been these past two days? Not going home either? I haven't seen you since I came back to America. I'm really worried about you! "
Chen Jiaxuan smiled bitterly. "Maybe. We have been together for 20 years. You don't have to lie to me. Are you worried about me? Half and half? You're probably worried that I'll say something in front of Father, right? "
Although he did not covet the Chen family's assets, it did not mean that Chen Jiaxuan was an idiot. He was smart enough to think, but he was not so greedy.
Chen Jiamei walked over and grabbed his arm. She lowered her voice and said coquettishly, "Brother, let's find a place to talk. I'll treat you to a cup of coffee. Hmm? Don't say such things in a fit of pique! We came out of the orphanage together and lived with the Chen family for 20 years. I know in my heart that you are the person who has treated me the best in the world since I was a child! "
Chen Jiaxuan looked at her deliberately fawning face and really couldn't bear to shake off her hand. After a pause, she helplessly lowered her eyes. "Well then, it just so happens that I also have something to say to you!"
He glanced at the lounge and lifted his chin. "There's a coffee table over there. Shall we sit there?"
The siblings ordered coffee one after another and found a seat by the window. The March weather in Washington was still dry and cold. The scenery outside the window was bleak and the pedestrians on the streets were hurried. Chen Jiaxuan put his hands in his pockets and slumped casually in the chair, enjoying the warm air in the hospital.
Chen Jiamei looked at him from across the table. "Brother, you seem to have lost weight recently. Is it because of Father's illness? Take it easy! Life is in the hands of God. There are some things that we can't change. Father's lung cancer is in its final stage. From his illness to the surgery, you were by his side almost all the time. You owe him a debt of gratitude for raising you … You have repaid it! "
Chen Jiaxuan's eyes lit up. "Maybe, that's what I wanted to talk to you about! You were only three years old when you came to the Chen family. I'm afraid you don't remember the days in the orphanage. As for me, I was already more than ten years old when I came to the Chen family. I was adopted, abandoned, abandoned, adopted again, and returned to the orphanage … I've seen a lot of the fickleness of human nature, so I feel more deeply than you do. I'm more grateful than you are! "
"Brother, don't say that. I'm grateful too!"
Chen Jiaxuan snorted coldly. "Is that so? I really don't feel it! When Father was seriously ill and lying in bed for surgery, you could still fly to China to fight with his biological daughter for the family property, kidnap other people's children, get some dirt on them, and even come back to compete with Tang Xiling. Maybe, you've really disappointed me! I don't ask you for anything else. I just want you to pat your chest and ask if Father has treated you badly in the past 20 years! "
Chen Jiamei took a deep breath. "Brother, what you've heard and seen is all an illusion! That's right! For the past 20 years, I've been extremely doted on by Father … "
"Hmph! You still have a conscience! Father cares about me, but he loves you … Maybe, although Mi Xaing 'er is Father's biological daughter, she has never received any care or care. She has never used a single cent of Father's money, and she has never worn a single piece of Father's clothing! But what about you? Ever since you were young, you went to the most expensive private school. You received the best education. Everything you ate and wore was the most expensive … I advise you to be content with what you have. You've already had such a perfect 20 years. What else do you want to fight for? "
Chen Jiamei could no longer keep up the act. He revealed his ferocious nature. "That's right! I did have a perfect 20 years! But have you ever thought about it? Everything that Father gave me … was not actually for me. It was for Mi Xaing 'er. I'm just a substitute. I'm his adopted daughter. My name will always be Mei Xiang! "
Chen Jiaxuan waved his hand impatiently. "You're at it again? Are you going down a dead end again? What's the difference? Even if you're a substitute, Father's love is real! He treats you so well that it makes me jealous. I can say without hesitation that he has never mistreated you. You've lived like a real princess. What else do you want? To be a Chinese wolf? Isn't it enough that he raised you for 20 years? You want to swallow his assets? You want to kick his wife and children out? "
Chen Jiamei argued indignantly, "Brother, you're wrong! How can I be the one who wants to kick them out? It's Father who wants to kick you and me out! Now that the Tang Xiling has come to America, Father wants to bring Mi Xaing 'er over! He even wants to give them all of his assets! Then what's left of us? Won't we have wasted the past 20 years? "
Chen Jiaxuan frowned and growled, "What have we sacrificed? Do you have any conscience? For the past 20 years … all you've gotten is enjoyment! More enjoyment than ordinary people! Let's not talk about other things. You're 23 years old now. According to American customs, you should be an adult and leave home! But you're still living in Father's mansion. You don't go out to work, you don't earn money. You're living at home with your hands stretched out! A man who is never content is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant. You'll be punished for your stubbornness sooner or later! "
Chen Jiamei was scolded by the other party, but she didn't say anything back. She felt embarrassed and her expression naturally turned ugly. "Brother, let's not quarrel. Don't let these things affect our relationship! In my heart, you're the closest person to me. You've always been my brother who doted on me the most. Now, I only want to ask one thing of you … "
"…"
"I just want you to keep your promise and remain neutral! Don't choose between Father and me, and don't get involved in this fight for the family assets. Just pretend that you don't know anything! I'll be the bad guy. When it's time to split the assets, I promise you a big surprise! I'll give you a lot of money! In the future, you and I will be in charge of the Chen Enterprise. Isn't that great? "
After the temptation …
Chen Jiamei started to play the emotional card again. "Also, you know that Father is seriously ill now. If you don't listen to my advice and say some nonsense in front of him, you'll regret it for the rest of your life if his illness worsens and he suddenly passes away! Brother, I'm begging you. For me, for yourself, and for Father's sake … Just listen to me! "
Chen Jiaxuan was about to speak when …
He saw his sister's expression suddenly freeze. Her gaze was fixed behind him, and there was an inexplicable fear on her face.
Chen Jiaxuan turned his head and immediately stood up. His hands hung respectfully by his side and his body bowed slightly. "Dad, why are you here?"
----- Digression —
Oh my, Old Chen is here …
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